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PL51 OMT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,238 mi
Last recorded151,238 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 OMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 151,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 151,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 143,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 124,752 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

engine mangement light on

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but secure

exhaust rear section corroded and slight leak of gases

nearside rear suspension slight noise

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 21 Nov 2014 124,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

engine mangement light on

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but secure

exhaust rear section corroded and slight leak of gases

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 2 Dec 2013 105,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

oil leak from diff

Fail 29 Nov 2013 105,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

oil leak from diff

Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning light on

Fail 16 Dec 2011 89,662 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2011 89,662 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2011 78,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,399 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 52,669 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 42,426 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,191 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 25,590 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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PL51 OMT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL51 OMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PL51 OMT registered?

PL51 OMT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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